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How Can HBOT Improve Cerebral Blood Flow in Autistic Children?

January 29, 2019January 29, 2019 Edward Jones

Autism spectrum disorder is a set of developmental disorders including different symptoms, skills, and level of disabilities. Children with ASD have various characteristics such as repetitive behaviors, limited social interaction, communication issues, and reduced interest in activities. Autism symptoms are generally diagnosed in first two years and severely hurt child’s ability to function normally. While some children have only mild symptoms, others have serious disabilities and may need lifetime support. There is no ultimate cure for ASD, and only a range of treatments is used for improvement. HBOT is one…

HBOT Therapy – An Emerging Alternative Treatment for Autism

November 27, 2017May 28, 2018 Edward Jones

It is a widely accepted fact that parents of autistic kids would rattle of various forms of treatments. Moreover, they would also say that they have also used a large number of therapies and diets in an effort to reduce the symptoms of autism. One therapy that is gaining popularity among the autism community is the HBOT Therapy. It is a treatment in which the autistic kid breathes pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber. The main reason behind using HBOT in people with autism is that the increase in oxygen…

Benefits Of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

May 5, 2013October 9, 2017 Edward Jones

HBOT (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy) rests on the simple thesis of instructing patients to breathe in pure oxygen delivered under high atmospheric pressure in acrylic chambers. The logic behind the process is rather simple: the inhalation of pure oxygen under increased baric levels will lead to the greater absorption of the gas by the blood stream. Once this happens, then oxygen will be supplied in greater quantities to the different organs and tissues, and the process of healing damaged tissues and cells will be accelerated. With sustained treatment in hyperbaric chambers,…

An Insight to Hyperbaric Treatments

May 31, 2012October 9, 2017 Gregory Penn

Studies reveal that in US, one of every 110 children is diagnosed with autism. While medical practitioners, doctors and therapists are yet to find a definite solution for curing Autism, hyperbaric treatments have been the prime agenda of discussion in many medical conferences and seminars. Many therapists, psychologists and doctors have conducted exclusive research and tried to find out the effectiveness of this treatment in reducing or eliminating the symptoms or the typical characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Hyperbaric therapy involves the process of pouring in pure oxygen into the…